CVE-2026-21965: Low severity Oracle MySQL Server vulnerability

Published Jan 20, 2026
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Updated

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Pluggable Auth). Supported versions that are affected are 9.0.0-9.5.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 2.7 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

Affected Software

2 affected components
Oracle MySQL Server>=9.0.0<=9.5.0
Oracle MySQL Server>=9.0.0<=9.5.0

Event History

Jan 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:56 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 19, 58052
Event
via FIRST·02:06 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-21965?

CVE-2026-21965 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability with high severity due to the potential for high privileged attackers to compromise the MySQL Server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-21965?

To fix CVE-2026-21965, upgrade your MySQL Server to a version above 9.5.0.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-21965?

CVE-2026-21965 affects all users running Oracle MySQL Server versions 9.0.0 to 9.5.0.

4

What component of MySQL Server is impacted by CVE-2026-21965?

CVE-2026-21965 impacts the Pluggable Authentication component of the MySQL Server.

5

What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2026-21965?

Exploiting CVE-2026-21965 can lead to unauthorized access and full compromise of MySQL Server databases.

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